Regular School Board Meeting

Presented

• 1.05
  Swearing in of Superintendent · Mr. Christopher Falcon, Clerk of the Court, Fairfax County, conducted the oath of office for Superintendent Dustin Wright.
• 2.01
  Citizen Participation · There was no citizen participation.
• 2.02
  Student Representative Report · Student Representative Miss Abbey Lucas reported on November activities across City of Fairfax schools.

  • Fairfax High Schoolin progress[2.02] Student Rep reported on FHS activities including the DECA Feed the Den Food Drive, a Principal's Coffee, winter sports tryouts, Matilda the Musical (Nov 20–22), and the Baseball team's Christmas Tree Sale. Dr. Wright noted he was looking forward to visiting Fairfax High School the following day (December 2).
  • Katherine Johnson Middle School[2.02] Student Rep reported on KJMS's annual Career Day with guest speakers and a Fairfax County Police helicopter landing, and noted AAP screening information shared in the November 21 newsletter. Superintendent Wright visited Katherine Johnson Middle School on his first day, thanking principal Smith for hosting, visiting classrooms and talking with students.
  • Daniels Run Elementary Schoolapproved[2.02] Student Rep reported on a community meeting about upcoming school renovations and November's Family Engagement Month activities at Daniels Run ES.
  • Providence Elementary Schoolapproved[2.02] Student Rep reported on a Math & AVID Night, Math Coach Tracy Cabacoy's FCPS CARES recognition, Family Engagement Month, Title I programs, Eco-Schools USA status, and STEAM lab experiences at Providence ES.
  • AVID program[2.02] The AVID program was highlighted as part of Providence ES's Math & AVID Night, where families learned strategies to boost learning at home.
• 2.03
  September 2025 Membership Report · Ms. Janine Lancina presented the September 2025 membership report, including membership comparisons, total City membership, membership by ethnicity, student transfers, and free and reduced membership.

  • September 2025 Membership Report[2.03] Janine Lancina presented the September 2025 membership report to the Board, covering membership comparisons, ethnicity data, student transfers, and free and reduced membership figures.
• 2.04
  FCPS Legislative Program Report · Mr. Michael Molloy, FCPS Government Relations Director, reported on the FCPS Legislative Program and provided insight into the upcoming General Assembly session and topics included in the Legislative Program.

  • Legislative Programin progress[2.04] Michael Molloy, FCPS Government Relations Director, presented the FCPS Legislative Program to the Board, providing insight into upcoming General Assembly topics and FCPS legislative priorities.

Also raised

Brought up outside the numbered agenda, in member comments, reports or public comment.

• Daniels Run ESSuperintendent Wright visited Daniels Run ES on his first day, thanking principal Mullens for hosting, visiting classrooms and talking with students.
• Providence ESin progressDr. Wright noted he was looking forward to visiting Providence ES the following day (December 2).
• VSBA ConferenceBoard members Hickman and Cecere noted they attended the VSBA conference, including a presentation from VHSL.
• FHS football team eligibilityMrs. Cecere thanked Dr. Aye for her work in getting a decision overturned allowing the FHS football team to continue to compete; she also asked for an update on a pending FCPS report about the football team, and Dr. Wright committed to reaching out for an update.
• VHSL student athlete trainingMrs. Cecere raised concerns that VHSL does not offer training and requires schools to provide training on proselytizing, advocating for more transparent training for students, parents, and staff; Mrs. Pitches agreed that VHSL has work to do on student athlete training.
• School Board NormsThe City of Fairfax School Board Norms were published in the agenda as standing guidance for board conduct.